Ever thought about how you would have changed something in the past, or what you hope to do in the future?

Everyone feels something they regret about the past, whether it’s big or small. And everyone wishes they could do something differently if they got the chance!

In English, expressing your regrets and hopes is usually done with a couple of useful phrases and words: “wish” and “if only”. They can be used for past, present and future. Here’s how you can use them.